Computer systems architect demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer systems architect gender statistics
14.9% of computer systems architects are women and 85.1% of computer systems architects are men.
- Male, 85.1%
- Female, 14.9%
Computer systems architect gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.1% |
| Female | 14.9% |
Computer systems architect gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,103
Female income
$79,382
Computer systems architect gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer systems architect positions over time. Currently, 14.9% of computer systems architects are female.
Computer systems architect gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| 2011 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2012 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2013 | 82.38% | 17.62% |
| 2014 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2015 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| 2017 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2018 | 84.17% | 15.83% |
| 2019 | 82.20% | 17.80% |
| 2020 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
| 2021 | 85.14% | 14.86% |
Computer systems architect related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer systems architects with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Computer Systems Architect | 85% | 15% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer systems architect demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer systems architects is White, which makes up 64.3% of all computer systems architects. Comparatively, 12.6% of computer systems architects are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of computer systems architects are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Computer systems architect race
| Computer systems architect race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Computer systems architect race and ethnicity over time
See how computer systems architect racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer systems architect race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.49% | 10.34% | 7.94% | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 69.58% | 10.01% | 8.04% | 10.06% |
| 2012 | 68.71% | 9.44% | 8.62% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 69.51% | 10.50% | 8.16% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 67.92% | 10.45% | 8.85% | 10.21% |
| 2015 | 68.18% | 9.07% | 7.70% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 67.86% | 10.47% | 8.85% | 10.06% |
| 2017 | 67.21% | 9.88% | 9.35% | 10.99% |
| 2018 | 66.22% | 10.36% | 8.55% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 66.34% | 10.41% | 8.21% | 11.55% |
| 2020 | 63.89% | 8.64% | 8.64% | 13.53% |
| 2021 | 64.29% | 8.93% | 8.76% | 12.62% |
Computer systems architect wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer systems architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White computer systems architects have the lowest average salary at $82,612.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,597 |
| White | $82,612 |
| Black or African American | $83,260 |
| Asian | $94,856 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,739 |
Average computer systems architect age
See how the average age of computer systems architects varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer systems architect age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Computer systems architect age breakdown
The average age of computer systems architects is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the computer systems architect population.
Computer systems architect age breakdown
| Computer Systems Architect Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Computer systems architect educational attainment
The most common degree for computer systems architects is bachelor's degree, with 67% of computer systems architects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Computer systems architects by degree level
| Computer systems architect degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Computer systems architect wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer systems architects with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,496 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer systems architects earn a median annual income of $92,412 compared to $81,913 for computer systems architects with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,496 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $80,644 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,412 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,913 |
Computer systems architect employment statistics
Most computer systems architects work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer systems architects work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer systems architects work.
Computer systems architect jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Computer systems architect jobs by company type
Employees with the computer systems architect job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer systems architects prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer systems architect jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Computer systems architect jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer systems architects are technology, professional and media.
Computer systems architect industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 49% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Computer systems architect turnover and employment statistics
Computer systems architect unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer systems architects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer systems architect unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer systems architect unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average computer systems architect tenure
The average computer systems architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 computer systems architects resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer systems architect tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Computer systems architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer systems architects that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Finance Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 188,040 |
| Oracle Developer | 8.46% | 84,654 |
| Computer Security Specialist | 8.59% | 70,181 |
| Computer Systems Architect | 9.03% | - |
| Project & E-Commerce Manager | 10.54% | 82,620 |
| Technical Support Assistant | 10.88% | 153,404 |
Similar computer systems architect jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Finance Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 188,040 |
| Oracle Developer | 8.46% | 84,654 |
| Computer Security Specialist | 8.59% | 70,181 |
| Project & E-Commerce Manager | 10.54% | 82,620 |
| Technical Support Assistant | 10.88% | 153,404 |
